Nuclear Chemistry Review

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Gamma rays have a _____ charge

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Front

The nuclear reaction occurring at a nuclear power plant is called

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Nuclear fission

Front

In a correctly written symbol, what is located in the 'A' position?

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Mass number

Front

Which type of radiation has the highest penetrating power?

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Gamma

Front

Order the types of radiation from most to least penetrating:

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Gamma, Beta, Alpha

Front

What is the charge of alpha particles?

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+2

Front

What is the charge of beta particles?

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-1

Front

What is the atomic number?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

Front

What is nuclear fusion?

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A nuclear reaction where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus.

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What is nuclear fission?

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A nuclear reaction where a heavy nucleus splits into two or more lighter nuclei.